No city boasts more historical grandeur and mythological tradition than the cradle of civilization: Athens. As one would expect from the birthplace of the Western world, Athens contains countless ...

Athens, Greece is a must-visit destination, with so many historic sites and hidden gems to check out, so we put together an Athens Travel Guide to give you some ideas on what to do and where to eat ...

Plaka is Athens' oldest neighborhood and a must-visit destination! Its charming cobblestone walking streets are lined with beautiful buildings, as well as inviting restaurants and patios. Within Plaka ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. This article is more than 3 years old. A visitor looking at the famous ...

History will always be top draw in Athens, one of the world’s oldest cities. But innovative bars, restaurants and street art are pumping fresh life into the Greek capital’s core, imbuing its most ...

Climbing to the top of the Acropolis of Athens, the birthplace of democracy, has always been a feat for the brave. Never more so, perhaps, than in recent summers when the city has sweated through long ...

Athens has had infrastructure shortcomings for quite some time. Climate change and a tourism boom magnified the problems. The city's infrastructure chief hopes greener upgrades can be a solution.

Despite Greece's economic crisis, tourist visits have actually increased by 10 percent this year. That's due in large part to continued unrest in Egypt and other parts of North Africa. But Athens is ...

Tourism generated more than 2,500 jobs and $50 million in payroll last year, according to figures from the U.S. Travel Association cited at the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau's annual meeting ...